Counselling
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A Brand New Website!
Dear all, Jessica Susan, who produced the beautiful promotional images I shared, has built me this wonderful website! https://ethereal-archive-colborne.base44.app Despite my ethical concerns about AI, I still enjoy using the Internet, and it’s a great blessing to have a brand new website to showcase my work. The website features content related to my books, music… Continue reading
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Personal Update
Dear all, A few months ago I was taken into hospital in a way that I feel is illegal, and yet God has used my time here in wonderful ways. It’s really bizarre how doctors insist you have a mental illness simply because it says so on their notes, rather than assessing your mental state… Continue reading
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Next Steps
Dear all, Some of you may recall the challenges I have faced in my accommodation in the 11 years or so I have lived in this flat. I have shared openly about the issues I’ve faced with troublesome neighbours and many of you have been incredibly kind and supportive. I haven’t forgotten how many of… Continue reading
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Emotional Abuse: It’s Complicated, but God Can Help
I was close to my mother. She passed away from cancer when I was in my early twenties. Her illness followed a period of great tension and conflict in her marriage to my father. I have often wondered about the connection between abuse and cancer. I have wondered whether my mother became ill because of… Continue reading
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Grow In Your Faith ~ My Books From Only £2.50 📚
Dear all, I recently published the website for Tealight Ministries, which showcases my life and work activities. I have more than fifteen books available, the content of which is progressive and inspirational writing related to philosophy, religion and spirituality. I have also made available music by my progressive hardcore band Marconi’s Voodoo and an experimental… Continue reading
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The Danger of Feeling You Deserve Better
Hey friends, We are at our best when we mirror the feelings of others. Sometimes, we can feel compelled (because we feel abandoned) to overreact in a situation and lose our sense of self-control. We can feel as though we ‘deserve better’ and do or say something irrational. This is inevitably unhealthy. If someone is… Continue reading
About TOPAZ
Steven Colborne (Topaz) is an author, musician and counsellor from the United Kingdom. On this blog he writes about philosophy, religion and spirituality and shares a variety of personal articles.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind, and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
